In collaboration with Amstelveen Oranje, Museum JAN is hosting a workshop on May 5 titled: “Make Your Own Freedom Apron”
In 1945, the liberation skirt became the symbol of the liberation celebrations following World War II: a patchwork skirt full of stories, memories, and life lessons. Join in this long-standing tradition and show what freedom means to you!
During this period of liberation, Mies Boissevain-Van Lennep came up with a way to celebrate freedom and bring people together. Working together, women used leftover fabric to make cheerful patchwork skirts as a symbol of unity. As they worked, they shared their stories.
Just like last time, we’ll gather at the JAN JUNIOR workshop at Museum JAN in Amstelveen to share stories. In the workshop, we won’t be making a skirt—we’ll be making your very own “freedom apron.”
We invite everyone—young and old—to join us in this effort. In doing so, we hope to reflect on the meaning of freedom and on the stories that bring us closer together.
Practical information:
Time: There are two time slots: 1:30–2:30 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m. Reserve your spot online using the button below.
Who it's for: Fun for all ages. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: ’t Schooltje, Dorpsstraat 38, next to Museum JAN
Participation: Free. Reserve your spot using the button below.
The workshop is for individual visitors. Are you looking for a group activity? Please contact us at educatie@museumjan.nl
Children’s aprons, made by Ons Tweede Thuis in Amstelveen, are available, but feel free to bring your own apron and fabric scraps. We’ll be working without sewing machines.
